Accounts Administrator

Job Title: Accounts Administrator - Construction
Location: Wakefield
Salary: Up to 32,000 per annum
Type: Full time / permanent

About the Role
Linsco are delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing clients, a nationally recognised specialist in masonry and building facades. Delivering exceptional quality across commercial, high-end residential and rail projects, they continue to grow and reinforce their reputation as a contractor of choice for demanding projects.

On the back of this continued success, the company are looking for an experienced and reliable Accounts Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing financial records, processing accounts payable, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Ideally wou will have a good understanding of financial principles and have utilised accounting software such as sage previously.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, supplier payments, and subcontractor applications in line with agreed terms.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing for site and office staff.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries promptly.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and project cost reports.
• Maintaining accurate records of subcontractor compliance, including CIS and insurance details.
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and budget control.
• Providing administrative support to the finance team, including filing, data entry, and document control.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and HMRC requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts administration, finance assistant, or similar role (construction industry experience essential).
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and subcontractor compliance.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, COINS, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data entry and reporting.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, specialist projects in a fast paced construction environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and professional team environment.

Applications

If you feel this role would be suited to your skillset and you are excited by the prospect of a fresh challenge, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco Recruitment.

With these roles likely to move quickly for the right candidate, we would encourage swift applications.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.